Growing Conditions

Benefit

Use Wildlife: Seeds provide an important source of food for birds. Warning: Plants of this genus (and herbal remedies derived from them) can cause poisoning and fatal illness in humans. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a personís age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plantís different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil. Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Birds , Butterflies Larval Host: Various Sulphur butterflies Nectar Source: yesDeer Resistant: High

Value to Beneficial Insects

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds Seed Collection: Collect pods in late summer when they have turned brown and begun to dry, but before they split open. Seed Treatment: Air-dry seeds after they have been removed and store in sealed containers. Commercially Avail: yes

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From the National Suppliers Directory

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Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT0295 Collected July 26, 1991 in Bexar County by Judith C. BerryNPSOT0216 Collected May 6, 1992 in Comal County by Mary Beth WhiteNPSOT0048 Collected May 4, 1990 in Bexar County by Lottie MillsapsNPSOT0921 Collected Aug 27, 1994 in Bexar County by Mike Fox